25 most shocking global poverty facts

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The President's proposed budget cuts would drastically reduce aid.

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2. Every year, developing countries are robbed of more than $1 trillion that could fight poverty, disease and hunger.

3. More than one-third of Africa lacks clean water.

That’s nearly the population of the United States and Canada combined.

4. We’ve boosted the number of people who have access to life-saving HIV-treatment globally by 4200% since 2002.

In 2002, it was 300,000 people. Today, it’s 12.9 million.

5. Africa is way bigger than you think.

Here’s the map to prove it:

6. Cowboys Stadium uses more electricity than Liberia

During moments of peak demand on game day, the 80,000-seat stadium may consume up to 10 megawatts of electricity. Liberia has the capacity to pump less than a third as much power into its national grid.

7. Less than 1 percent of the US budget goes to fighting extreme poverty.

The President's proposed budget cuts would drastically reduce aid.

Now more than ever, every senator and representative should hear from constituents like YOU. It’s quick and easy: Click below to call your elected official and tell them to reject President Trump’s proposed cuts to foreign aid.

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